Legal Question in Family Law in California
I have a stepson, whose mother signed all parental rights over to his father. Because I am married to his father, does this mean I also have the same parental rights?
Asked on 11/16/12, 1:18 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
No. You would have to do a step-parent adoption to have parental rights.
Answered on 11/16/12, 2:01 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
I agree with Mr. McCormick. I don't understand where all of this "signing over parental rights" is coming from. We are getting this question a lot. Agreements between parents not to go after each other for visitation or to waive spousal support are not enforceable.
Answered on 11/19/12, 9:46 am
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